American College of Sports Medicine

1. Principales Actividades

¿Su institución forma parte de alguna otra Red Nacional de Actividad Física además de la RAFAPANA?: Yes
¿Su institución participó en la última reunión de la RAFA?: si
¿Su institución tiene conocimiento del plan estratégico de RAFA?: si
¿Ha usado este lan estratégico para elaborar las acciones de promoción de Actividad Fisica?: si
¿En promedio, cuántas veces al año usted visita el sitio de la RAFA/PANA en Internet?: 10

2. Abogacia

¿Su institución realizó reuniones u otras actividades para buscar alianzas o lograr acciones de promoción de actividad física, tales como discusión de políticas, alianzas con autoridades, entidades de Salud Pública, Sociedad Civil?: Exercise is Medicine® ACSM is a leading the efforts to advance Exercise is Medicine®, a global initiative designed to encourage patients to incorporate physical activity and exercise into their daily routine. Exercise is Medicine® calls on physicians and other health care providers to prescribe exercise to their patients. The goal is to make physical activity and exercise a standard part of a disease prevention and treatment medical paradigm. The program aims to have physical activity to be considered by all healthcare providers as a vital sign in every patient visit, and to ensure that patients are effectively counseled and referred as to their physical activity and health needs, thus leading to overall improvement in the public’s health and long-term reduction in healthcare cost. Denver, Colorado, USA was host to the 9th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine in 2018. ACSM American Fitness Index Initiative- ACSM manages the American Fitness Index. The program monitors, measures, and motivates communities around the United States in their efforts to lead more active and healthy lifestyles. In 2018, AFI has released its 11th annual report ranking 50 US metropolitan cities according to the overall state of their health & fitness. US Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities- In September 2015, the United States Surgeon General issued a call to action to address major public health challenges such as heart disease and diabetes. Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities articulates the health benefits of walking while addressing the fact that many communities unacceptably lack safe and convenient places for individuals to walk or wheelchair roll. ACSM continues to play a role to support the development and promotion of this Call to Action.

3. Movilización Social

Incluye la organización de Eventos Comunitarios (mega-eventos, campañas, acciones permanentes). *POR FAVOR NO INCLUYA EVENTOS DEL DíA MUNDIAL DE LA ACTIVIDAD FISICA, ESTOS SERAN REGISTRADOS EN UNA SECCIÓN SEPARADA. Registre sus eventos en los espacios abajo.

Evento 1

Tipo de evento: reunión
Objetivo: Inclusive Fitness Coalition (IFC) ACSM continues to partner with the National Center on Physical Activity and Disability to grow the Inclusive Fitness Coalition. The IFC addresses policy, environmental and societal issues associated with the lack of access to physical activity among people with disabilities.
Población alcanzada: otros
En caso afirmativo, por favor, cite cuál es la agenda propuesta.: See description above. Target population includes: People with disabilities, general public, private and public sector organizations, governmental agencies.

Evento 2

Tipo de evento: campaña publicitaria
Objetivo: Every Body Walk! Every Body Walk! is a campaign aimed at getting Americans up and moving. Through the help of our partners, we are working to spread the message that walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week really can improve your overall health and prevent disease. In conjunction with the many Every Body Walk! partner organizations, ACSM provides news and resources on walking, health information, a personal pledge form to start walking, as well as a place to share stories about individual experiences with walking.
Población alcanzada: otros
En caso afirmativo, por favor, cite cuál es la agenda propuesta.: See description above. Target population includes: General Public, National and international organizations, Private sector, governmental agencies.

Evento 3

Tipo de evento: campaña publicitaria
Objetivo: Aspen Institute’s Project Play The Aspen Institute’s Project Play is a thought leadership exercise that aims to provide stakeholders (from parents to policymakers to mayors) with a framework and the tools to build healthy communities through sport activity that meets the needs of all children. ACSM has been a thought leader with this initiative.
Población alcanzada: otros
En caso afirmativo, por favor, cite cuál es la agenda propuesta.: See description above. Target population includes: Educators, National and international organizations, Private sector, governmental agencies.

4. Trabajo Intersectorial

4.1. Mencione abajo las alianzas establecidas y vigentes por su institución con otros sectores/organizaciones clave:

Alianza 1

Nombre de la institución y sector al que pertenece de la alianza realizada: O Centro de Estudos do Laboratório de Aptidão Física de São Caetano do Sul (CELAFISCS)
Sector: ong
Gobierno: Academia y Investigación
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: ACSM has a signed “Memorandum of Understanding” with CELAFISCS. ACSM and CELAFISCS have identified a number of collaborative areas to improve the health, safety, and performance of athletes and the general population through professional education, programs, and other efforts.
¿Logró algún tipo de apoyo financiero para ejecutar actividades de promoción, capacitación y/o evaluación en Actividad Fisica?: no

Alianza 2

Nombre de la institución y sector al que pertenece de la alianza realizada: Policy Initiatives / US Physical Activity Plan
Sector: sociedad civil
Gobierno: Gobierno local
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: ACSM continues to promote physical activity and reversing physical inactivity through policy solutions. ACSM’s leadership role assisted in the development of a comprehensive plan of action that serves as the blueprint for ACSM’s collaborative leadership in the policy arena. In addition, ACSM played a leadership role in the development, launch, and management of the “US National Physical Activity Plan.” ACSM’s Key Contact Network of members plays a direct role in helping to educate policymakers and policies that support ACSM’s strategic priorities, which include promoting physical activity.
¿Logró algún tipo de apoyo financiero para ejecutar actividades de promoción, capacitación y/o evaluación en Actividad Fisica?: no

Alianza 3

Nombre de la institución y sector al que pertenece de la alianza realizada: United Nations Consultative Status and the Global Campaign to Combat Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Sector: sociedad civil
Gobierno: Gobierno local
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: ACSM received consultative status with the United Nations which will position the organization in an even more strategic position as physical activity related issues are discussed and promoted.
¿Logró algún tipo de apoyo financiero para ejecutar actividades de promoción, capacitación y/o evaluación en Actividad Fisica?: no

5. Actividades de Capacitación

5.1. Describir brevemente las principales actividades de formación profesional realizadas por su institución:

Capacitación 1

En caso afirmativo por favor describir brevemente: 2018 ACSM Annual Meeting and 9th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine held in Minneapolis, MN, USA
Tipo de Capacitación: Conferencia
Descripición de la capacitación y población capacitada: Attendees from more than 70 disciplines come together from around the globe to share new clinical techniques, scientific advancements, and cutting-edge research in sports medicine, exercise science, physical activity and public health.
Cantidad de personas alcanzadas: 6000
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: See description above.

Capacitación 2

En caso afirmativo por favor describir brevemente: 2018 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit held in Washington, DC, USA
Tipo de Capacitación: Conferencia
Descripición de la capacitación y población capacitada: ACSM’s signature fitness conference provides a full spectrum of programming from scientific to practical application.
Cantidad de personas alcanzadas: 1000
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: See description above.

Capacitación 3

En caso afirmativo por favor describir brevemente: 2018 ACSM Team Physician Course held in San Diego, California, USA
Tipo de Capacitación: Conferencia
Descripición de la capacitación y población capacitada: Provides hands-on workshops and new perspectives in orthopedic, primary care, and emergency medicine aspects of sports medicine and athlete care.
Cantidad de personas alcanzadas: 100
Cite cuál es la agenda propuesta: See description above. Approximately 100 attendees.

5.2. Cite algunos especialistas que podrían participar en capacitaciones futuras:

Especialista 1

Nombre: None at this time.
Campo de conocimiento
E-mail de contacto
Formación profesional

Especialista 2

Nombre
Campo de conocimiento
E-mail de contacto
Formación profesional

Especialista 3

Nombre
Campo de conocimiento
E-mail de contacto
Formación profesional

6. Evaluación y Investigación

¿Su institución realizó algún tipo de evaluación de proceso o de impacto relacionada con su programa?: Yes- ACSM conducts evaluation of all of our meetings. In addition, all of the ACSM partner programs are regularly reviewed and evaluated in terms of outcomes as they relate to ACSM’s Strategic Plan, which includes promotion of physical activity.
¿En su Ciudad, Estado o País se hizo alguna encuesta sobre Actividad Física?: Yes. See information above regarding ACSM’s American Fitness Index.
¿Su institución fue mencionada en algún medio de comunicación?: ACSM meetings, programs and research were covered widely through a variety of national and international media outlets. Topics covered ranged greatly and represented many aspects of sports medicine and exercise science.
¿Su Institución participó en el Día Mundial de la Actividad Física?: Yes. We helped spread the word through our networks.
Detalle abajo lo que se está haciendo en su país para que se cumplan las políticas públicas de deporte ya existentes.: No information to report on this item.
Cite abajo las principales dificultades en la promoción de la Actividad Física en su país que impiden que las políticas públicas sean establecidas y cumplidas.: A main difficulty continues to be developing programs that impact the general public, especially as various public policies are ever-evolving. ACSM looks to grow partnerships that have specific charges to ultimately impact the behavior and health of the general public in our country.
Sugerencias para la contribución de RAFA en la promoción de Actividad Fisica en su localidad, región o país.: As in previous years, ACSM continues to rely on RAFA and our partnership with RAFA organizations/countries to develop strategies to combat physical inactivity and obesity that are successful across the globe. The main contribution of RAFA is to connect organizations so that they may share information and work together on common goals related to the RAFA strategic plan and individual organization strategic plans involve physical activity.
Cite otros datos o aportes relevantes que quiera aportar.: No additional information to report.